Alternative Therapies

Alternative Therapies

The Complementary Health Information Servicewww.chisuk.org.uk Easy reference to learn about any and (just about all) complementary techniques. A truly excellent way to learn what the main complementary techniques are, how they might work for you, and to explore the subject

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicinewww.nccam.nih.gov The NCCAM explores complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science and provides authoritative information. Truly excellent. The British Complementary Medicine Associationwww.bcma.co.uk Tel 0845 345 5977 Find qualified practitioners of most therapies, learn about therapies, get recognised guidance through the therapy minefield and find a therapist near you.

Whole Health MDwww.wholehealthmd.com American WholeHealth Networks’ Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) education website. The site is dedicated to providing integrative health and wellness solutions by combining the resources of both scientific health research and CAM. Click on specific health issues for information on conventional medicine, alternative therapies, supplements, diet, lifestyle options, and much more.

Holistic Onlinewww.holisticonline.com Comprehensive site for Alternative and Integrative Medicine. Learn about conditions and treatments.

Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine www.i-c-m.org.uk The ICM is a UK registered charity providing information on all aspects of the safe and best practice of Complementary Medicine. The Alternative Medicine Foundationwww.amfoundation.org Excellent US site, good clear information. They also recommend:

British Chiropractic Associationwww.chiropractic-uk.co.uk Tel: 0118 950 5950 Information on chiropractic and details of local chiropractors.

General Chiropractic Council www.gcc-uk.org Tel: 020 7713 5155 Provides details of local chiropractors and information on what to expect when you see a chiropractor. It can also help if you’ve experienced a problem with a chiropractor.

The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatristswww.feetforlife.org Telephone 020 7234 8620 General Council for Massage Therapywww.gcmt.org.uk Telephone 01992 537637 New voluntary regulation body for practitioners of massage. International Federation of Aromatherapists www.ifaroma.org Telephone 020 8992 9605

British Association for Musical Therapywww.bamt.org Telephone 020 7837 6100 The professional body for music therapists The British Medical Acupuncture Society www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk Telephone 01925 730727 Medical doctors who practice acupuncture. Encourages the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture within medicine for the public benefit. Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists www.longbo.demon.co.uk/aacp.html Tel 01747 861151 Contact the AACP Secretariat for a register of members – qualified physiotherapists working with acupuncture. British Acupuncture Council www.acupuncture.org.uk Tel: 020 8735 0400 Provides information on acupuncture and details of qualified traditional acupuncturists in your area. Phone for more information. National Institute of Medical Herbalistswww.nimh.org.uk Telephone 01392 426022 Email nimh@ukexeter.freeserve.co.uk Professional body – offers a service for you to find a trained and qualified herbalist.